William G. Ewing papers
Collection — Folder: S0447
Identifier: S0447
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a typed, onionskin carbon copy from Carl P. Russell in Orinda, California on 1961/09/03 regarding the history of William G. Ewing's relations with the American Fur Company.
Dates
- 1961
Creator
- Russell, Carl P. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Historical Note
William G. Ewing and George W. Ewing headed a fur company based in Fort Wayne, Indiana and Peru, Indiana during from 1830-1840s. Their business and John Jacob Astor's American Fur Company were in constant competition during this time period. In July 1839, the Ewings negotiated an agreement with the American Fur Company to become stockholders. Later, George W. Ewing was elected to the Indiana Senate and tried to pass legislation to end the American Fur Company and its dominance in Indiana, which did not pass.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation in 1961.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 1998 by Philip N. Williams. EAD finding aid created 2014/07/09 by Edythe Huffman.
Creator
- Russell, Carl P. (Person)
- Title
- William G. Ewing papers
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
